PM neglected Mahadayi issue, says Gowda

Bengaluru, Jul 31: JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have easily resolved the Mahadayi river water sharing dispute, but had chosen to “neglect” it.

Addressing the media here, Gowda said the BJP was ruling at the Centre and in the states of Maharashtra and Goa. “Resolving this issue would not have been such a big task for the prime minister. He, however, asked the Karnataka government to convince the Opposition parties in the other two states,” he said.

He said he had met Modi thrice. “I had told him that if he intervenes, Karnataka will at least get 5 tmcft of water for drinking purposes as a temporary measure. Karnataka has set an example by agreeing to release 9 tmc ft of water to Tamil Nadu during my tenure,” he said.

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Retire Mr. Deve Gowda....this is too much.....

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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